Cap'n Clutch

This could potentially mean some pretty big things for the NHL if they play their cards right. Once upon a time the NBA and NHL were neck and neck in terms of popularity were they not? Hopefully a lockout sends hoards of fans to the NHL and maybe a bunch new ones stick around?

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SensHulk

More importantly, it would be HUGE when it comes to a TV deal. If NBA is off the air for next season, price automatically goes up for ESPN (as well as pressure to have something to show regularly), NBC, Versus, etc.